Tonight, season 4 of CW’s The Flash will premiere at 8pm ET/PT.
The show is hoping to salvage its uncharacteristic ratings from last season, which were a bit lower than the first two due to the somewhat-of-a-downer plot.
When we left off, Barry Allen had sacrificed himself as penance for the Flashpoint timeline he created. When the show picks up tonight, six months will have passed since his exit, the crew will have to readjust to having Barry back. In an interview with TV Guide, executive producer Todd Helbing promised more jokes in season 4. He also dished on the four-way crossover with Arrow, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow.
The crossover will take place on November 27 and November 28 starting at 8/7c. Asked what he can say about Iris and Barry getting to the point of an actual wedding, which will be the basis for the crossover, Helbing said, “Obviously they were engaged at the end of the season and they sent out the save the date cards, but there’s a big gap in what has happened from that point when he left. So they really have to work on getting back to the place where they left off, and that’s not something that happens overnight. It’s going to take a few episodes to lead up to the point where they’re both ready to say, ‘I do'”.
If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch a live stream of The CW via a free trial of one of the following cable-free, live-TV services if you’re in a select market:
Fubo TV: “Fubo Premier” package
DirecTV Now: “Live a Little” package
Both of these options include a free trial, so you can watch tonight’s show at no cost. You can sign up via the above links, or you can read on for a more thorough breakdown of what each service includes:
Fubo TV
The CW (live in select markets) is included with Fubo TV, which is normally $39.99 per month but is currently offering a deal that allows users to sign up for $19.99 per month for the first two months.
Here’s a complete rundown and how to start a free trial:
Total Channels Included: 71 (You can find the complete channel list here)
Price: $19.99 per month for first two months; $39.99 per month after that
Extras: Watch on two different devices at once; 30 hours of DVR is included
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to sign up and launch your free trial. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you won’t be charged
2. Return to the Fubo website to watch The CW on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Fubo app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here
DirecTV Now
DirecTV Now has four different channel packages, and The CW (live in select markets) is included in all of them.
Here’s a complete rundown of “Live a Little,” the service’s most basic channel bundle that includes The CW:
Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $35 per month
Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; DVR is in Beta stage
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account
2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
3. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching The CW on your desktop. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here